The Awakening

The AwakeningKate Chopin

Written in 1897-1898Published 1899

SETTING

St. Louis, MO

Kate O’Flahert“The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings. ”

Kate & OscarMarried in 1870

Oh darling, I

love you!

Marry m

e!

Oh, YES!

Everyone is

going to be

so su

rpris

ed!

Poor OscarKate – Widowed with Children

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Now that you know a bit about Kate Chopin and the novel The Awakening…

What can you predict about the novel?

CreditsProduced by Rachael Denny

Original Script and Storyboard by Rachael DennyNarrationby Edward R. Murrow Award winning Reporter, Scott Lettieri & Rachael Denny

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